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Sunday at Trinity Serving at Trinity Rector: The Very Rev.  Rob Baldwin Assistant Rector: The Rev. Susan Terry Deacons: Dick Tracy,  Rita Tracy,  Steve Segebrecht Parish Administrator: Jenn Holloway Office Administrator: Sheryl Poole Communications: Sarah Johnson Music Director: Doug Lawrence Children's Music Director: Caroline Abrahamson Organist: Mark Stotler Vestry: Terry Mandle (Sr. Warden),  Andrew Hoyt  (Jr. Warden),  Jennifer Attocknie, Katie Bieker, Nora Clark,  Brenda Clary,  Steve King,  Glenna Kleinkauf,  Dusty McCoy, Charles Olcese,  Marilyn Russell,  David Severance Altar Guild: Katie Becker (captain), Charlotte Mueller, Nora Clark, Cheryl Flessing,  Nancy Haggart, Shirley Reese, Marty Smith Flower Guild: Pat Kehde (coordinator),  Ann Elizabeth Bishop,  Gerry Miller,  Pam Paden,  Mary Stauffer,  Terry Mandle

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Worship Assistants for Sunday, February 7, 2016  8 a.m. - Rite I, Holy Eucharist Chalice Bearers: Margaret Bearse, Gail Griffin Lector: Dean Bevan Intercessor: Ray Wilbur Usher: Doug Flessing 10:30 a.m. - Rite II, Holy Eucharist  Chalice Bearers: John Bullock, David Marker Lectors: Jennifer Attocknie, Dru Sampson Intercessor: Janine Cox Ushers: Lindy Eakin, Liz Miller, Terry Mandle, Karen Keim 6 p.m. - Rite I, Solemn High Mass & Holy Baptism Chalice Bearers: Carl Edwards, Bianca Elliott Lector: Nathan Roser Greeter and Usher: Dave Eddington Readings Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] The complete lectionary readings for Sunday, February 7, can be found at www.lectionarypage.net. Hymns Opening: #427 "When morning gilds the skies" (laudes Domini) Sequence: #129 "Christ upon the mountain" (Mowsley) Offertory: #380 (vs. 3) "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow" (Old 100th) Communion: #325 "Let us break bread together" (Let Us Break Bread) Closing: #460 "Alleluia!Sing to Jesus!" (Hyfrydol) Hymns can be accessed at www.oremus.org/hymnal.  Collect of the Week O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Flowers This Week This week's altar flowers are given to the glory of God. Worship Assistants for Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016  12 p.m. - Rite II, Holy Eucharist Chalice Bearers:  Lector: Austin Turney 7 p.m. - Rite II, Holy Eucharist Chalice Bearers:  Lectors: Katie Becker, Terry Mandle Adult Forum: The Salvation of 'Doctor Who' Journey through space and time as the Adult Forum explores various questions of theology and faith inspired by the popular British sciencefiction television program "Doctor Who." The Adult Forum meets at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, downstairs in the parish hall in the Jackson Kemper Room. Lenten Adult Formation Class: Running the Race This Lent, Deacon Rob Schwaller will be leading an Adult Formation Class focusing on integrating our faith into our daily lives. Historically, Lent is a

time of introspection and self-reflection. The class builds on that tradition and seeks to help us realize the ways that faith can inform how we relate to others in our families, our work, and in our community. The class will be in a "hybrid" format, mixing weekly readings and online discussions with inperson meetings. Hopefully, the online component should make it easier for people to participate at times that are convenient for them. Over the course of Lent the class will meet three times in person. These will be potluck meals with childcare. Parishioners of St. Margaret's and Trinity are both welcome to join. The kickoff in-person session will take place on February 21 at noon in St. Margaret's parish hall. If you are interested, please contact Rob Schwaller ([email protected]; 814-574-2440).

Announcements Trinity Choristers Perform This Sunday On Sunday, February 7, at the 10:30 a.m. service, after the Communion Hymn, the Trinity Choristers will be singing "Brightest and Best," text by Reginald Heber, music from "The Southern Harmony," 1836. Hearts for Willow Valentine's Day can be a difficult time for the women and children at the Willow Domestic Violence Shelter. Last year, we packed shoeboxes with gifts for all the women and children to receive on Valentine's Day. In response, we received notes of deep gratitude from the women, children and staff at Willow. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it is time to once again for our Hearts for Willow project. Here's how you can help: 1. This year we are packing the goodies in shoebox-sized plastic boxes.  Donations of boxes, empty or filled, will be appreciated. 2. We also need donations of toys, small books, crayons, mittens, scarves, craft items, portable games, etc., for the children; and donations of perfume, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes, barrettes, headbands, nail-care items, gloves, scarves, etc., for the women. These are just suggestions to get your imaginations working! There are 3 ways to contribute: 1. Donate empty plastic boxes. 2. Donate a box filled for a child or adult. Please attach a tag on the boxtop stating if the box is for a woman or child. If it is for a child, please specify if it is for a boy or girl and the approximate age. 3. Donate individual items for us to pack in boxes. Although we will still need donations for women, children, and infants through February 11, We will be blessing some of the Willow boxes on Sunday, February 7, as a symbol of all the boxes we will be donating on February 12.  Many thanks to those who have already donated items and to those who will donate them in the coming week. On Thursday, February 11, Mother Susan will be sorting the donated gifts and packing the boxes and would love to have some help. On Thursday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. volunteers will meet to sort donations and begin packing the boxes. If anyone wants to stay over the lunch hour, pizza will be provided, otherwise, the second shift will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to finish packing boxes. For more information, please contact Mother Susan ([email protected], 785-250-0784).   New Photo Directory Life Touch Family Photography will be at Trinity taking photos of parishioners on February 16, 17, 18, and 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, February 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge for the sitting, and all members are requested to sign up(on any colored line) in the parish hall library on Sundays or by stopping by or calling the parish office during the week (785-843-6166). When arriving for photographs, enter through the red double doors. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. If you have any questions, please call Andrew Hoyt (785-312-4841) or Shirley Reese (785- 842-9950).

Upcoming Events Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper The annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be on February 9, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Apple sausage will be served, and gluten-free pancakes will be available. Donations will go toward sending our youth to church camp again this year. "Be there or be square." --- Vashti Winterburg

Shrove Tuesday at the Canterbury House This Tuesday the Canterbury House will be celebrating Fat or Shrove Tuesday with pancakes.  It will start at 6:30 p.m.! Remember, all are welcome! Ash Wednesday Dinner A light meal will be served in the parish hall after the Wednesday evening service on February 10. Holy Stir­It at the Burger Stand On Thursday, February 11, the men's fellowship group Holy Stir-It will meet at the Burger Stand (803 Massachusetts St.) for an amazing evening of different burgers paired with microbrews. For more information, please contact Deacon Steve Segebrecht ([email protected]). African Team Ministries Craft Sale  Handmade crafts from Anglican dioceses in east Africa will be sold in the parish hall on Sunday, February 14, and Sunday, February 21. These include stone carvings, wood figures, textiles, musical instruments, and jewelry.  The money goes to the makers and to social services, particularly for AIDS orphans, in these dioceses. For more information, please contact Austin Turney ([email protected]).

Words of Inspiration From the Desk of Father Rob       I wanted to follow up the Annual Meeting with a few comments.     First, my thanks to everyone who came and participated, and for those who submitted themselves for consideration for the various elected positions on the Vestry, the Endowment Committee, and Diocesan Convention Delegates. With the bishop's recent announcement regarding his being on the list of nominees for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, the delegate's role may be substantially increased.     After the Annual Meeting, the Vestry met briefly for a bit of business.  Terry Mandle has been appointed to serve as Senior Warden for 2016.  Andrew Hoyt, who was just re-elected, was also re-elected by the Vestry to serve as Junior Warden for 2016. Bill Benso will continue to serve as Treasurer.     Speaking of the Treasurer, a few people asked why we did not have a Treasurer's report at the meeting. I would point out that there is both an end-of-year financial statement, a copy of the 2016 Mission Plan, and a written report by the Treasurer in the Annual Report, but I understand that people may not have read it by the time of the meeting and may have wanted the chance to ask questions of Bill on Sunday. Next year we will include in the agenda the chance for him to present and receive questions.     And very special "thank you"s to John Bullock, Lindy Eakin, and Rodney Olson, all of whom are ending their terms of Vestry and moving onto other ministries in the parish. Their contributions have been enormous and invaluable.              Yours in Christ,     Fr. Rob+ Stewardship Message: Transfiguration  Peter wants to set up tents, maybe so that he and others can somehow physically hold onto the "high" they have just experienced. But being a steward demands that we, as did Jesus, must come down from the mountain top and deal with the everyday challenges of life.  --- The Rt. Rev. Michael Pollesel, Anglican Diocese of Uruguay TEST Tidbits: Celebrate the National Parks     Our national parks are hosting a yearlong 100th Anniversary Party, and everyone is encouraged to visit a national park, learn about the great variety and diversity of our national parks, and to really understand the concept of citizen "ownership" of these protected areas.      More specifically, we are celebrating the centennial of the creation of The National Park Service, which came into existence in 1916 under President Woodrow Wilson. We already had 14 National Parks and 21 National Monuments. However, their management was through a patchwork of entities. Thus, the National Park Service was created and put under the Department of the Interior and tasked with the oversight and management of them.      It is interesting to note that Yellowstone, our first National Park, was created in 1872 and was also the first national park in the world. National monuments came into existence under the Antiquities Act of 1906. So, early on, the concept of "parks for the people" was part of our national identity. 

on, the concept of "parks for the people" was part of our national identity.      At first, the major task of the National Park System was to preserve the landscape. Over the years, the mission of the National Park service has expanded to include preservation of all the diverse ecology of their parks, teaching people to understand the importance of parks to their own health and well being, and to ensure the continuation of this diversity of life. It was also tasked to preserve and sustain these parks for generations to come. Now the National Park Service manages over 400 protected areas of great diversity. There are seashores, mountains, trails, scenic rivers, historic sites, gravesites, forts, and more that have been preserved. The National Park Service also partners with local communities to preserve local history and to provide out-door experience close to home. (In Kansas, think of such sites as the "Brown vs. The board of Education" and the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.)      To make this centennial celebration more fun, the National Park service has developed many interesting and interactive ways to become engaged. Want to plan a park adventure? All the information is there at www.nationalparks.org or www.nps.gov/centennial or www.nps/aboutus/birthday.htm. These sites also suggest children's activities, from Sesame Street videos for the younger set to Parks for Play and Junior Cave Scientists and Electronic Field Trips for the older kids. For young adults there are always volunteering, photo contests, and actual jobs working in the parks. Of course, all are designed to entice everyone to get out and enjoy these parks that we all own.      The next 100 years will prove to have their own opportunities and hardships. There are many pressures on our National Parks, including financial troubles, regulatory disputes, and disagreements over extractive rights. However, the goals of the National Park Service remain strong. These goals are to recommit to stewardship of our natural environment, to promote the value of parks to the population and to the diversity of life they preserve, and to sustain the philosophy of "holding in trust" the availability of parks for all our people to enjoy while maintaining, as much as possible, the wilderness.      In the January 2016 issue of the Nation Geographic, an article written by David Quammen, reminds us that the national parks may be put on the map by Congress and the president, but we are the ones who must ultimately preserve them for ourselves and for the generations to come.      In the words of the famous photographer Ansel Adams, "The clear realities of nature, seen with the inner eye of the spirit, reveal the ultimate echo of God."             "Caring for the environment ­­ it's a Christian thing to do!"   

Ministry Opportunities Gardening Advisors Sought  Are you an experienced gardener -- especially using environmentally friendly methods? Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team (TEST) is looking for a person (or persons) to whom we can refer parishioners who come to us looking for advice on gardening. If you love growing plants -flowers, vegetables, trees, whatever (especially pollinator-friendly ones) -in ways that help protect the earth and are willing to share your knowledge with fellow Trinitarians, please contact Nancy Hanson ([email protected]; 785-842-6887). The Chalice Bearer, Lector, and Intercessor Ministries     The Chalice Bearer, Lector, and Intercessor Ministries are an integrated and integral part of our three services each Sunday, as well as other specialized services through the church year, such as Holy Week services. Lectors read the Old and/or New Testament lessons to the congregation, Intercessors assist the deacon with the Prayers of the People, and Chalice Bearers assist the clergy by serving wine during communion. We are always ready to welcome and train interested individuals, so please contact Donna Griffin ([email protected]) or Father Rob ([email protected]) to ask questions or to be added as lay minister for one or more of these ministries.     Our parish family is filled with unique individuals, each of us with our own spiritual needs and desired type and level of involvement to fulfill those needs. Service ministries are an excellent way to get involved with the church service(s) of your choice and have a big impact with minimal time requirements. Some of our current Lay Ministers have offered their own thoughts for why they choose to be involved with these ministries:     "God calls each of us to serve. Although I can, I do not cook much, don't bake many cookies unless it is for funeral receptions at Trinity, but I can read! And I enjoy reading to others -- whether it is to my grandchildren or the scriptures on Sunday morning. I love the worship service at Trinity; I love knowing that the very scripture I am reading that Sunday is being read in Christian churches around the world. It gives me a feeling of 'home,' of belonging to the kingdom of God! And it challenges me to do my best!

belonging to the kingdom of God! And it challenges me to do my best! Thanks for the opportunity to serve." --- Dru Sampson     "I enjoy reading the Bible. When I'm lectoring, it gives me a chance to practice the passages several times and bring the scripture to life during the service." --- Sidney Sutton     "We volunteer to be Chalice Bearers because it is a way we can serve our Lord." --- Peggy Salyer     "One of the things I love about Episcopal Church liturgy is the opportunity for many lay people to take part. When I offer the chalice to my fellow communicants, I feel I am part of a long line of Christians who help each other remember Jesus' death. When I read the scripture passages, I love the words and enjoy sharing them with other worshipers. When I read the Prayers of the People, I feel the power of all of us praying together." --Margaret Bearse     "I really enjoying being a Chalice Bearer; it reminds me why I go to church and what I want out of the service and fellowship." --- Donna Olson Kitchen Recycling Team Seeks New Member  Would you be willing to collect and recycle the service bulletins from the blue bins in the vestibule and the recyclables from the bin in Trinity's kitchen one week out of every two months? (This recycling collection usually requires attention only once a week, say on Sunday afternoons or evenings.) Our team is currently down to eight members; we need one more for the full two-month cycle. Please contact Nancy Hanson ([email protected]; 785-842-6887). February­April Forward Day by Day  Forward Day by Day for February-April 2016 is here. This edition will walk us through Lent and into the Easter season. The editor, Scott Gunn, encourages us to take Lent and Easter seriously and so work toward being more Christ-like ourselves. Women's Quest­ioning Groups How do you feel when we recite the Apostles' or Nicene Creed together at church? Do you have difficulty with any of the verbiage? Or is this a time of comfort for you? Joining one of the Women's Quest-ioning Groups can open your mind to a new way of looking at these beautiful affirmations. Two separate groups will be reading and sharing thoughts about the Apostles' Creed from In Search of Belief by Joan Chittister. One group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., and the other meets the second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For details and to order a book, please contact Tudy Youngberg ([email protected]; 785-2182283) or Mother Susan Terry ([email protected]). Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry The food pantry is beginning 2016 with approximately $ 13,000.00 in its budget for food. This is one of the largest amounts of money on hand that the food pantry has had for some time. We are blessed by the support of the parishioners of Trinity Episcopal Church who have made generous donations at the end of 2015, the support from our partner churches, and the support of the Flapjack Fundraiser in early January. We are thankful to everyone for this generous financial help as we continue to pass on these blessings with food to our families in our community who come to Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry. GIFT Cards: A Good Deal Grocery Income for Trinity (GIFT) cards for all the Lawrence grocery stores are always available for sale in the parish hall between church services. A GIFT card you buy at church is treated like cash at the store: a $50 card buys $50 worth of groceries. And it results in a contribution to the church, because these grocers have agreed to give back to Trinity between 4% and 6% of the total amount that you spend with that store's GIFT card. It is an easy way to contribute to Trinity.

Prayer Chain To add a person's name to our prayer list or to become a prayer chain member, contact the parish office at (785) 843-6166 or email [email protected] or Carol Hatton, Prayer Chain coordinator, at [email protected].  The Prayer Chain prays daily for those who are ill, suffering, troubled, have died, or wish to offer praise and thanksgivings. Prayer Chain members find that their own private prayer life with God also deepens during this daily practice. Pray for those who are ill:  Bianca, Marla, Diana, Kim, Andrew, Ryan, David Pray for those with special intentions: 

Pray for those with special intentions:  Shirley, Patrick, Desmond, Erin, Vicki, Dan, Logan, Ian, Matt, Roy, Alex, Liz, Cathy, Kerry and family Pray for those who are departed: Constance Allen Pray for those in the hospital:  for the fifteen years of service by the Reverend Nathaniel Pierce at St. Phillip's Church in Maryland

This Week at Trinity Sunday, February 7 8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:30 a.m., Adult Forum, parish hall, basement 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II  10:30 a.m., Sunday School, ages 3 through 8th-9th grade 10:30 a.m., Bless Valentine Boxes for Willow 11:30 a.m., Light lunch/coffee hour, parish hall 6:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Solemn High Mass Monday, February 8 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer 6:00 a.m., Pump 'n' Pray, KU Student Union parking garage Tuesday, February 9 ­ Shrove Tuesday 10:30 a.m., Staff Meeting, parish office 2:00 p.m., Food Pantry 2:00 p.m., Pancake Supper Set Up 5:30 p.m., Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 6:30 p.m., Canterbury House Shrove Tuesday Wednesday, February 10 ­ Ash Wednesday 6:00 a.m., Pump 'n' Pray, KU Student Union parking garage 12:00 p.m., Ash Wednesday Service, Holy Eucharist, Rite II 5:00 p.m., Ash Wednesday Supper 7:00 p.m., Ash Wednesday Service , Holy Eucharist, Rite II Thursday, February 11 9:30 a.m., Brandon Woods Eucharist 10:00 a.m., Trinity Treasures 1:30 p.m., Group One Women's Quest-ioning 5:15 p.m., Holy Stir It 6:15 p.m., Children's Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m., Trinity Choir rehearsal Friday, February 12 6:00 a.m., Pump 'n' Pray, KU Student Union parking garage Saturday, February 13 10:00 a.m., Organ Practice 10:00 a.m., Food Pantry 1o:00 a.m., Steve Segebrecht, Library

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